was Saturday night an ideal night...

for cityboy? Possibly. It began with Julianna May's project, Folk Incest at the American Realness Festival--a brutal, strident piece for 6 women-ranting and raging about a number of things. Yes, I found it strident and hard to take at times, but I was awed by the force and power of the six women, the really strong directorial and choreographic vision, the strong sense of its own identity that ran through the piece. My friend Lucy was in it; that is why I went---and I am really glad that I did. This is theater that excites me---a group of forceful and talented people (in this case many women)  coming together to create a piece of passion. Loved the small rehearsal room at Abrons arts where it all took place---a perfect space for the project. Said "hi" to Lucy after it was over, also had some nice conversations with Julianna who created the piece and was very accessible.
  When it was over, walked over to La Flaca and enjoyed the first half of the Cowboy-Ram game with my friend Bobby, who also owns and runs La Flaca. Nice to see every table in the place filled. Bobby and Kirby, another friend at the bar were really good company for me. I left feeling tired, but feeling that this was a perfect way to spend Saturday evening; it catered to all my passions.
  Yesterday, traveled to Cobra for the Sunday Patriot-Charger playoff game; it turned out to be a rather disappointing affair---this did not affect me so much, as I spent much of the first half chatting with Sharon--a friend from South Fourth. Sharon seems to be going through some tough times---she needed a sympathetic ear to explain things to, and I guess I was it. Felt good doing it though. When I  left the bar, she was still there, possibly chatting up some other "sympathetic ears". Who knows?
that was my afternoon at Cobra.
   After that, kind of a crap shoot---I thought a visit to Molasses, the coffee bar-bookshop on Hart Street might be in order, but it was cold, and all of a sudden a tired fit hit me. So it was back on the L, and after a brief stop at Bedford to check out the bookstore there, I returned to the subway and returned to the apartment. Rest of the evening was spent resting---reading and listening to some classical music on WQXR---not the greatest way of enjoying the evening but maybe necessary after the two days before.
  No work today at Friends, which means I can attend the BAN meeting tonight---have not been there in a while---should be interesting. Afterwards, Bobby told me there is a private party at La Flaca for the staff and friends, that can go to if I like. Will I? Depends on my physical state---will report soon.